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[Genesis]

QV? She's around.

Same with alot of other people?

[odeon]

A few. Do you have anyone specific in mind?

[Queen Victoria]

Wheres the Queen!?!

i think he's referring to Bodaccea AKa bodie

[Jack]

But you're the queen.

['andersom']

But you're the queen.

There is plenty of royalty on I2. Bodie, QV and IQ.

[Jack]

But you're the queen.

There is plenty of royalty on I2. Bodie, QV and IQ.

Funny; never associated the username Bodaccea to Boudicia like others, but rather to the word bodacious. Now wondering what was the true inspiration.

['andersom']

But you're the queen.

There is plenty of royalty on I2. Bodie, QV and IQ.

Funny; never associated the username Bodaccea to Boudicia like others, but rather to the word bodacious. Now wondering what was the true inspiration.

She had a Boudica avatar for a while.

[Jack]

But you're the queen.

There is plenty of royalty on I2. Bodie, QV and IQ.

Funny; never associated the username Bodaccea to Boudicia like others, but rather to the word bodacious. Now wondering what was the true inspiration.

She had a Boudica avatar for a while.

Yes, recall that, though not certain if others inspired it.

[Yuri Bezmenov]

The big question is, is Bodie a moose??

['andersom']

But you're the queen.

There is plenty of royalty on I2. Bodie, QV and IQ.

Funny; never associated the username Bodaccea to Boudicia like others, but rather to the word bodacious. Now wondering what was the true inspiration.

She had a Boudica avatar for a while.

Yes, recall that, though not certain if others inspired it.

I know the story but retellings are always fun, go for it.

Ok one Bodaccea story coming up.  Before i begin  i feel its worth pointing out to the reader a couple of things about this period in history.  Celtic women were considered more 'equal' to their men - yes they would go out hunting, fighting and were often seen slapping their thigh downing a large goblet of strong ale!!  Roman women were not!!!!! (equal)

During the Roman Empire England had numerous kings/queens.  They were land owners.  Bodaccea was the wife of one of these kings who owned the land around Colchester. They were from a celtic tribe called the iceni.  The romans came and took over many of england's 'kingdoms'.  They would try and make a deal with the land owner - he kept his title etc but would pay them fees and govern his land under their control.  An agreement such as this was in place at colchester and worked quite well...until the king died.  Bodaccea then became queen under celtic tradition and she expected the agreement made by her late husband with the romans to stand.  The roman's saw things differently and were not going to 'do business' with a woman.  They refused to acknowledge her Queen status and demanded that she give up her lands.  Bodaccea did not comply.  Eventually a huge roman army came and took the kingdom of colchester from Bodaccea.  She was forced to watch them rape and kill her two teenage daughters.  She was then forced to leave. Outcast.

Now this pissed Bodaccea off.  The iceni tribe were loyal and regrouped with Bodaccea on the outskirts of colchester.  She gathered a mighty army.  They were outnumbered by the romans but faught with passion and spirit and charged back into colchester.  They kicked ass.  Despite the odds the romans were defeated.  For a while anyway.  Bodaccea was as chuffed as a dog with two cocks.  They celebrated in true celt style -  they got pissed.  So pissed that they forgot all about the ruck with the romans who had called for backup.  They were so pissed they didnt even see the huge army coming over the hill.  There is no record of Bodaccea's grave.  It is said that she escaped and killed herself with poison.  There is a record of her by one of the roman emperors - she did exist and did kick some ass but i don't know how true the rest of the story is.  It is said she had red, waist length hair and rode a chariot - probably things just added to the story as time went on.  I like the story, and Bodaccea was a bit of a childhood hero for me.  I like it when the underdog wins,   

god that was an essay  lol

[Jack]

Thanks. Now wondering about the differential spelling.

[Jack]

The big question is, is Bodie a moose??

Why is that a big question?

[Yuri Bezmenov]

The big question is, is Bodie a moose??

Why is that a big question?

'cause a moose is a big animal stupid! 

[Jack]

The big question is, is Bodie a moose??

Why is that a big question?

'cause a moose is a big animal stupid! 

Once said something equally crappy to you, apology worthy. Will let that slide because you owe me one.

[Queen Victoria]

Thanks. Now wondering about the differential spelling.

Variant spellings abound in Early "English".  Boudiccea, Bodaccea, etc.  Eleanor was spelled Alieanor or Alienor.  Canute or Cnut.